“We Don’t Like Each Other” – Winning Last Home Game, Megan Rapinoe Gets Candid About Facing Alex Morgan in Semi Finals

OL Reign clinched a win against Angel City in the playoffs. The Washington-based club has progressed into the semi-final for the second time. But it’s the first time after 2018 that the team has won a playoff match. After the game, Megan Rapinoe ecstatically shared her take on their next match with Alex Morgan‘s San Diego Wave FC.

OL Reign will be a strong competitor for San Diego Wave FC, who won the NWSL Shield in 2023 after beating Racing Louisville 2-0. The Wave currently stands 1st in the competition with 37 points. The fixture will be a thrilling one as soccer’s best Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan face off for the NWSL glory.

It’s now or never

The stakes are high for both teams as they look to progress to the final stage of the NWSL tournament. But it’s not going to be an easy road for either. OL Reign’s experience of having won the title 5 times in 11 years can turn out to be the turning factor of the game. In a post-match interview, the Rapinoe was asked about their upcoming tie against San Diego. The forward shared some stern remarks.

She said, “Oh, it’s gonna be a good one. It’s gonna be a good one. we are not going to give away our game plan but you know we don’t like each other so much.” Megan Rapinoe’s cheeky hit at the San Diego team can raise tensions in the upcoming semi-final.

Portland Thorns FC has also advanced after placing themselves 2 points above North Carolina Courage, who will now have to face Gotham FC to progress to the semi-finals. It will not be an easy affair for North Carolina with Abby Smith and Lynn Williams at Gotham’s helm.

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For Rapinoe and Reign, Veronica Latsko’s goal in the dying minutes sealed the win against Angel City. The USWNT player will be retiring in 2023 and maybe that’s where the team is getting their attitude of unwavering resilience.

The end of the road for Megan Rapinoe

A legend of the game Megan Rapinoe has decided to hang up her boots after the 2023 season. The USWNT has enjoyed an illustrious career having won 3 NWSL shields in 2014, 2015, and 2022, all with the Seattle side. Rapinoe is a veteran of the game having played in the tournament for 11 years. She was also a finalist for NWSL in 2018 and was named in the NWSL Best XI.

Megan Rapinoe, a much-adored figure in American soccer and a 2019 Ballon d’Or and 2023 Time Magazine’s Women of the Year recipient, impending retirement has touched the hearts of supporters and admirers, marking the end of an era. During a press conference, Rapinoe playfully teased reporters about her future endeavors.

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Rapinoe, moreover, expressed her dedication to women’s sports post-retirement. She unveiled plans to continue her partnership with Nike and hinted at involvement in a production company. Her unwavering commitment to advancing women’s sports and her belief in the transformative potential of her generation in shaping its future has set the stage for her legacy.